Los Angeles, California: When Linn Holmes released her Cleopatra debut “Whipping Post” back in May, cut with blues guitarist Eric Gales, nobody could have predicted the acclaim that followed, across printed page, social media and the streaming platforms.
Now Linn’s back, with a new single and video, “Wicked Game,” and two new collaborators too, guitarist Lance Lopez and original Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist and Blackfoot founder Greg T Walker - aka the ass-kickin’ southern rock powerhouse Two Wolf. The song itself, of course, needs no introduction - a 1989 Chris Isaak slow-burner that took almost two years to make the Billboard Top 10, but has since been described (by UK quarterly Dazed) as possibly the most influential love song in modern music.
A long standing stalwart of the LA session scene, Linn is no stranger to grand collaborations, having worked alongside the 12-piece vintage rock group Harry Katz and the Pistachios, Asteron, Canadian rockers Elderoth, Fernando Perdomo and Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright’s Ultimate Jam Night all-stars.
This latest partnership, however, was especially meaningful. “I've listened to Lance previously,” says Linn. “His 2018 album Tell The Truth has been on my rotation for years. He is just an absolutely incredible musician and person. Greg is an incredible bass player and an absolute legend.”
She continues, “‘Wicked Game’ is probably the track I'm the most involved with musically that I've ever done. It's my first time really co-producing and arranging, tracking the percussion, some acoustic guitars, some keys/pads and all the vocals, background vocals.
“Me and producer Rev. Tom Chandler went into the studio and knocked out the demo in a couple of hours. The following week, phenomenal piano player Adam Peri tracked keys on it and amazing co-producer Daniel Jakubovic tracked drums and rhythm guitars, as well as working on the arrangement as a whole.
“When learning that Lance and Greg wanted to feature on the track, I was beyond thrilled. I feel so blessed that I get to release music with these fantastic people. I'm so proud of this track and can't wait for the world to hear it!”
Lance Lopez adds, “Linn’s voice is so unique, it was really amazing to hear how she did this song! My approach to the guitar playing on the track was to compliment and elevate her already intense and powerful delivery.”
“Wicked Game” is available now, on all platforms.
SINGLE: https://orcd.co/lancelopeztwowolflinnholmes_wickedgame
